Services

General Policies


Asset Management

The RTBG maintains a register of all assets exceeding $1,000 in accordance with Treasury requirements and a general register for assets less than $1,000. Database records are also provided for specialist collections including plants, library and herbarium. A computerised point of sale system provides an inventory of all retail stock. Acquisitions, disposals and write-offs are recorded. An Asset Register Valuation has valued the RTBG's assets at over $7.6m. The Strategic Conservation and Asset Management Plan determines the priorities and nature of works for the maintenance of assets within the Gardens.

Risk Management

The RTBG manages risk through participation in the whole of government risk management fund for staff worker's compensation coverage. Public liability, professional indemnity, motor vehicle and personal accident risks are managed through brokered insurance policies.

Managing Diversity

The RTBG is committed to the principles and values of diversity in the workplace and maintains relevant statistics in response to workplace initiatives.

Occupational Health and Safety

The RTBG is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace through adherence to relevant legislation and implementation and monitoring of appropriate work practices. An OH&S Committee provides a representative and professional development opportunity for all staff to be actively involved in a wide range of Gardens-related OH&S matters. The Committee meets monthly and records outcomes and recommendations to RTBG management. It also implements regular OH&S site audits and reviews procedures and work practices. Worker's compensation claims are actively managed through DTAE and the Department's contract rehabilitation services, which have provided invaluable assistance to staff with active worker's compensation claims.